Associate Director, Clinical Standards

Job Title: Associate Director, Clinical Standards

• Global Career Level: E
• Role Type: Individual Contributor
• Location: Manyata, Bangalore
• Work Type: Hybrid
• Experience: 8 to 15 years
  

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines targeting some of the planet’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Introduction to role:

The Associate Director Clinical Standards is accountable for leading, managing and developing a team of clinical data standards developers. They present a department mindset and management skills to run and oversee scope and complexity of clinical data standards in raw data collection and cleaning components packages. As a recognized expert within their own field they are often the first point of contact for related queries, acts as a coach or mentor for staff, and acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement. The Associate Director Standards Developer can be responsible for leading cross functional projects and/or initiatives within standards and may manage external partner relationships or initiatives.

Accountabilities:

• Leads clinical data standards developers
• Technical subject matter expert in specialised area of clinical data standards data collection and cleaning components
• Manages activities of our CRO partners and external partners
• Leads quality of own deliverables and oversees quality of other developers standards deliverables
• Drives standards development and implementation within the business
• Contributes to function recruiting, training, and mentoring
• Demonstrates leadership and operational expertise in the strategic planning and delivery of raw data standards
• Represents Clinical Data standards at cross functional forums, meetings and provides timely feedback to partners.
• Can contributes to external industry standards and governance groups
• Provides input to standards strategy and leads the implementation of strategy components to meet the evolving internal and external landscape
• Leads standards governance and best of industry practices

Essential Skills/Experience:

• BSc or MSc in Information Sciences, Mathematical, Statistical, Computer Science or Life Science.
• Expertise in specialised standards development skills (eg, raw data standards with data collection and cleaning components, clinical coding dictionaries, and data analysis & reporting standards (SDTM, ADaM, TFLs)) or expertise in Biometrics functions (eg, Data Management, Programming, or Statistics)
• Excellent knowledge of industry standards (eg, CDASH, SDTM)
• Ability to apply standards expertise to problem
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to mentor, train and lead teams
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
• A clear demonstration of behaviours of truth seeking rather than success seeking Agile responsiveness to industry and business needs Embracing of peer review

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of programming languages (eg, SAS, R, Java, Groovy, Spotfire, C/C++, VBA/VBS, .NET, Python, Pearl)
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders on standards related items
• Ability to manage risk

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca:

Join an organization passionate about science, data, and technology to drive meaningful breakthroughs for patients. You will work shoulder to shoulder with clinicians, biostatisticians, operations specialists, and data scientists—often around the same table—turning ambitious questions into concrete study plans and decisive results. Here, curiosity is encouraged, informed risk-taking is supported, and learning is continuous, backed by a strong pipeline and real-world impact. We bring diverse minds together from industry and academia, pair ambition with kindness, and give you the tools and empowerment to explore, experiment, and deliver data that shape the future of medicine.

Call to Action:

Bring your data leadership where it can change outcomes for millions—apply today to build cleaner datasets, faster decisions, and confident submissions!

Date Posted

12-Oct-2026

Closing Date

18-Oct-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

About Us

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We

focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some

of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading

pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered

to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial

spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet

global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive

culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities.

Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.

Championing Inclusion and Diversity

Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.

Life at AstraZeneca

We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.

As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.

Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.